2006

SH5751 : The best open top bus ride in Britain

taken 18 years ago, near to Ffridd Uchaf, Gwynedd, Wales

The best open top bus ride in Britain
The best open top bus ride in Britain
Express Motors have, in recent years, been running this splendid ex-Southdown Bristol VR on a seasonal service [as part of the Snowdon Sherpa network] linking the Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog with its sister the Welsh Highland Railway at Rhyd Ddu [at the foot of Snowdon]. Times for 2007 may be found here: LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link )
For walkers or rail enthusiasts it's an important link. For the casual tripper wanting to see the scenery, the route can't be recommended too highly. This view shows the bus returning to Porthmadog with Rhyd Ddu ascent and Snowdon summit visible behind.

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SH5751, 47 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Chris Palmer   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 9 September, 2006   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 27 May, 2007
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 5764 5105 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:2.2634N 4:7.4793W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SH 5762 5100
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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Image classification(about): Geograph (Second Visitor for SH5751)
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